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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.51, 7,005.90 and 1,551.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.51, 7,005.90 and 1,551.87 is: 2,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.51 : 7,005.90 = 1,551.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.51/7,005.90 = 1,551.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.51x = 7,005.90 × 1,551.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.51x = 10,872,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,872,246.03/4,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.85

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